July 9th 2023.
Harry Redknapp has given an early prediction for the Premier League title race next season, and it's no surprise that Manchester City are the favourites. The reigning champions just pipped Arsenal to the post last term, and the Gunners have been identified as the biggest challengers to Pep Guardiola's treble-winners.
Despite Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea all hoping to make a run for the title, Redknapp believes Arsenal are in the best position to challenge Man City. This is largely due to their anticipated addition of Declan Rice, who is set to join the Gunners in a club-record deal worth over £100m.
Speaking to GB News, Redknapp said: 'I'm sorry to see him leave West Ham, I was hoping they would keep him for another couple of years at least. But I think he will certainly improve Arsenal's chances of finishing above Man City next year, which is not easy. Man City will be red hot favourites again, but Arsenal have made a couple of good signings, I think they're going to be very strong. I see them as the main challenges to Manchester City, for sure.'
The ex-Premier League manager went on to say that Rice will fit right in at Arsenal. Redknapp believes that the 24-year-old midfielder's bubbly personality will be a great addition to the Gunners' dressing room, and that he will adapt quickly to his new surroundings in north London.
It's understood that Manchester City were also interested in Rice, but it looks like Mikel Arteta's side have got their man in a deal that makes the England star the most expensive British player in history. It remains to be seen if this move will be sufficient to help Arsenal challenge Man City for the title, but one thing is for sure - the race for the Premier League crown is going to be an exciting one.
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